Reference Library
This is a new collection of useful (well to me any ways) references it's a work in progress for sure. Now sure what else might be useful but if you have any ideas or needs let me know by clicking the ABOUT menu, then hit the CONTACT option. Most of these are done up in LARGE EZ to read format. You can view this on your tiny browser on your phone and still see the details (just click the images for the larger view)
If you have a favorite engine that you want here that's not listed and want it in the 'EZ Read' format let me know these are pretty easy to whip up.
Click any of the images below for to give them a try or use the drop down menu ABOVE or the quick jump!
I think I will be organizing these by Manufacturer (Ford, Chevy, Porsche etc) at some point...
302 HO and 351W Firing Order
Finally here is a nice LARGE EZ to see picture for you to use. Includes distributor rotation and wire locations. This is for any SBF (Small Block Ford) that uses the later model firing order. This may include any SBF engine with an updated camshaft.
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260, 289, 302 Firing Order
Finally here is a nice LARGE EZ to see picture picture for you to use. Includes distributor rotation and wire locations. If you have a Small Block Ford (SBF) with the older firing order use this chart.
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Drill and Tap Chart - INCH
A large and EZ to read Drill and Tap Chart. This can be read on a phone, or pad and does not have any extra information. Includes Coarse, Fine and Pipe thread sizes.
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Drill and Tap Chart - METRIC
A large and EZ to read Drill and Tap Chart. This can be read on a phone, or pad and does not have any extra information. Includes Coarse, Fine and Pipe thread sizes.
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Drill and Tap Chart - British
A large and EZ to read Drill and Tap Chart. This has some funky British 55o thread angle so use care if you run into older British cars with these bolts as standard and metric threads are very different.
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Sheet Metal Gauge Guide
A large and EZ to read Sheet Metal Gauge Guide. This should not replace a dial caliper but can help if you need a quick look up.
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Chevy Big and Small Block Firing Order
Finally here is a nice LARGE EZ to see picture for you to use. Includes distributor rotation and wire locations. This firing order is for the 283, 327, 350, 400 Small blocks as well as 366, 396, 427 and 454 Big Block Chevy's
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Ford FE Firing Order
Yet another EZ to read LARGE firing order diagram for the FORD FE. That's right the Big Block Ford series including 352, 360, 390, 406, 427 and 428 series of engines. This, of course, includes plug wiring and distributor rotation. Big Block Ford Fans can relax now, here is your chart.
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Power Stroke 7.3L Firing Order
Finally here is a nice LARGE EZ to see picture for you to use. This chart is for the Power Stroke series of 6.9L and 7.3L engines found in Ford Trucks and Navistar and International Trucks (Other things too I'm sure!)
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How to Measure Bolt Pattern on Wheels 5 Lug
Another LARGE EZ to see picture for you to use. This guide shows how to find out what your 5 lug wheel pattern is. Simple.
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How to Measure Bolt Pattern on Wheels 4, 6, 8 Lug
Another LARGE EZ to see picture for you to use. This guide shows how to find out what your lug wheel pattern is if you have a wheel with 4, 6, or 8 lugs.
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Reading Spark Plug Color
This is a redo of the Autolite page. I have added commentary and such. Basically a EZ-Read version of the old Autolite Spark Plug Chart.
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Valve Adjustment Sequence Ford 302 HO and 351W
Another LARGE EZ to see picture for you to use. This guide the order on adjusting your valves if you use the later model firing order found on 302HO and 351W Ford Engines.
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Valve Adjustment Sequence Ford 260, 289 and 302
Another LARGE EZ to see picture for you to use. This guide the order on adjusting your valves if you use the earlier model firing order found on the 260, 289 and 302 Ford Engines.
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MOPAR V8 Firing Order
Do you have a Dodge or Plymouth? This will help determine the firing order of your MOPAR product. This is for V8 engines of the size small block 273, 318, 340, 360 and big block 350, 361, 383, 400, 413, 426 and the 440
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Flathead Ford V8 Firing Order
After putting up the MOPAR firing order I became obligated to do the Flathead Fords. Here is the collection of ALL years of the flathead Ford and their firing order as well as distributor configuration.
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Big Block Chevy Valve Layout
EZ Read pictorial of Valve locations for the Big Block Chevy engine.
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Ford Power Stroke Head Bolt Torque Sequence
Here is an EZ Read head bolt torque sequence for the great Ford Power Stroke 7.3L Diesel. Included are Head Bolt Torque and Head Stud Torque.
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Big Block Chevy Head Bolt Torque Sequence
Here is an EZ Read head bolt torque sequence for the Big Block Chevrolet. Included are Head Bolt Torque.
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Big Block Chevy Intake Bolt Torque Sequence
Changing the Intake manifold on your Big Block Chevy? This will help. It includes torque settings and the torque sequence pattern to correctly install your intake.
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Small Block Ford Head Bolt Torque Sequence
Here is an EZ Read head bolt torque sequence for the Small Block Ford. Included are Head Bolt Torque. This is for 260, 289, 302, Boss 302 and 351W engines.
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Small Block Ford Intake Bolt Torque Sequence
Ford Small Block EZ Read head bolt torque sequence. This is for the intake manifold on your SBF. Included are Bolt Torque and other useful information. This is for 260, 289, 302, 302HO, Boss 302 and 351W engines.
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Small Block Chevy Head Bolt Torque Sequence
EZ Read head bolt torque sequence for the Small Block Chevy. Included are Head Bolt Torque values. This is for 283, 302, 307, 350 and 400 engines.
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Small Block Chevy Intake Bolt Torque Sequence
Another EZ Read Intake manifold bolt torque sequence for the Small Block Chevy (SBC) . Included are Bolt Torque and tips. This is for 283, 302, 307, 350 and 400 engines.
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Simple Camber Angle Example
Here is a simple discussion on camber angles and what they mean. Should you run Negative camber? Positive, or No camber...
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Wheel Offset Examples
What is Negative, Positive or Zero Offset? Here is a quick example that shows each of them.
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351C, 351M and 400M Firing Order
Finally here is a nice LARGE EZ to see picture picture for you to use. Includes distributor rotation and wire locations. If you have a Ford Cleveland style engine this is what you need.
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Chevrolet LS-X Series
Need to figure out the firing order for the LS Series of Chevrolet engine? Here it is in the LARGE EZ Read format.
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Big Block Ford (FE) Intake Bolt Torque Sequence
EZ to Read Intake manifold bolt torque sequence for the the big block Ford. This includes 390, 427 and 428 engines.
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Big Block Ford (FE) Head Bolt Torque Sequence
EZ to Read cylinder head bolt torque sequence for the the big block Ford. This includes 390, 427 and 428 engines. Rocker shaft torque specs also given.
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Bolt Grade Marking Guide
A large and EZ to read page with bolt markings to help ID the bolts. This includes regular steel and stainless steel hex head bolts.
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Hex Bolt Torque Chart
A large and EZ to read page with bolt torque for common SAE Grade bolts. Includes Fine and Coarse thread bolts and specs for dry and lubricated.
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Socket Head Torque Chart
A large and EZ to read page with socket head (cap screw) torque for ASTM A574 Grade bolts. Includes Fine and Coarse thread bolts and specs for dry and lubricated.
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Porsche Boxster and Cayman Firing Order
Had to work on the Boxster. Here is a helpful EZ Read firing order for those cars.
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Ford V6 Firing Order
EZ Read firing order chart for the Ford V6 Series of engine. This is mainly for the Rear Wheel Drive vehicles as toehr engines may have a different order.
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Classic Mini Cooper Firing Order
Nothing I'm working on yet, but figured I would add one for those that need the big EZ Read firing order for the Mini. This is NOT for the BMW version of the Mini.
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Porsche 911 Firing Order
These are for something for Porsche air cooled folks. More EZ Read Firing order, 911 Air Cooled Specific.
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BMW Inline 6 Firing Order
EZ Read firing order for BMW's Great Inline 6 engines.
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Metric Bolt Torque Chart
An EZ Read chart that has several grades of metric bolts. Almost all new cars are using metric bolts these days so here is a helper for your tired eyes.
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Introduction to Automotive Relays
A quick introduction to Automotive relays and how to use them. It's easy!
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Horn Wiring Examples
A quick introduction to horns and how to wire your car horns up.
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Cooling Fan Wiring Examples
A quick introduction to horns and how to wire automotive electric fans.
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Automotive Flashers
A quick introduction to old school automotive flashers used for turn signals and emergency lights. Sample wiring diagrams included to help get you going.
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Ford 429 and 460 Firing Order
EZ to read LARGE firing order diagram for the FORD 429 and 460 engines that I forgot to do. Includes plug wiring and distributor rotation.
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Steering Wheel Adapter Guide
Trying to figure out what type or size steering wheel adapter you need? Here is a guide that list the most common types of mounting patterns. Included are the popular Momo, Nardi and Grant patterns. Blown up in the usual EZ Read format
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Ford Small Block Valve Layout
Typical layout of the SBF cylinder heat.
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Chevrolet LSX Torque Sequence
An EZ Read torque sequence for the Chevy LSX series of engines
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Safe Fuel Pump Wiring Diagrams
Simple and safe electric fuel pump wiring diagram for your car or race car. Be safe do it right!
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Understanding Drive Shaft Vibrations
A simple and high level discussion on Drive Shaft Vibrations, U-Joints and Drive Shaft Velocity and Angles
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Datsun L-Series Firing Order
EZ Read firing order chart for the Datsun L16, L18, and L20 series of 4 Cylinder engines. Pretty simple!
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Pontiac V8 Firing Order
EZ Read firing order for the Pontiac V8 engines 1955-1981.
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